We are looking for a talented, dedicated professional to support York University’s recruitment activities in Southeast Asia via Grok Global’s Program Office, based in Ho Chi Minh City.
About York University
York is a leading international teaching and research university and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term career and personal success.
Over 10,000 international students from 172 countries call York University home. York offers over 200 high-quality academic degree programs across 11 Faculties that invite students to engage in new modes of learning and discovery. Many undergraduate programs at York allow students to combine two areas of interest by pursuing a double major or major-minor, and offer practical, hands-on learning and employment opportunities.
York University is strengthening its position as a leader in creating a sustainable and inclusive world, ranking 33rd in the world in the respected Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and number one in Canada for gender equality. York is recognized among the top 10 universities in Canada for psychology, business and education programs (MacLean’s comprehensive ranking).
Together we are making things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.
Role and Responsibilities
The successful candidate’s duties will include the provision of:
- Localized (Southeast Asia-based) promotion and brand building activities
- Dissemination of information, such as providing training on the undergraduate degree programs offered by York University to various stakeholders
- Building and strengthening relationships with high-schools and local universities
- Following up with academic offer holders via conversion/acceptance of offer campaigns
- Planning and delivering market activities that support York University’s brand and reputation
- Identifying and sharing higher education trends as they relate to students in Southeast Asia, with particular focus on trends that may impact Canada as a study destination for students.
The position involves significant domestic and international stakeholder-engagement activities. This may constitute participating in both in-person and online/tech enabled information sessions, meetings, and student education fairs. Significant domestic and regional travel is anticipated (30-40%).
The Most Suitable Background
- 5-7+ years of experience in increasingly responsible roles related to education or international education
- Experience representing a known Canadian institution will be an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree with good to strong academic performance
- Strong English at a Professional Working Proficiency
- Study or experience abroad strongly preferred. Canada-related experience would be an asset.
- Voluntary or other life experience that demonstrates creativity, hard work, persistence, and a drive to succeed.
The Most Important Traits to Succeed
- Strong communication skills with an ability to guide and influence others
- Strong strategic skills – evaluate issues and make tactical recommendations
- Good judgment / internal moral compass
- Able to multi-task and manage a balanced agenda
- Strong customer sensitivity
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Emotional maturity and confidence
- Ambitious and results-orientated
- Displays initiative and are resourceful
- Hardworking and persistent.
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